June 2010

June 29, 2010

Well said: "Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman
you're in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what
you need to feel good alone. I think that's the most important thing in
life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else."
- Angelina Jolie, Cosmopolitan Magazine

Top 100 Websites For Women

Total
Leadership: Stew Friedman blogs for Total Leadership on
improvement in all domains of life--work, home, community and self,
advice all women can take to heart.

WAHM:
An online magazine and resource for work-at-home mothers that includes
features and advice on finding work, self-marketing and keeping the kids
busy while you freelance.

WFN:
The blog of Boston College's Alfred P. Sloan Work and Family Research
Network is a destination for information on work and family balance and
features articles on public policy and evidence-based information on
workforce issues, talent management and the impact of work and family
issues on business.

Woman's Day:
Woman's Day is one of the most popular women's magazines on
the newsstand and the website follows in its footsteps, providing
thorough content with a particular slant towards recipes and home life.

Women
Entrepreneur: The female arm of Entrepreneur.com, this
site is a resource for current and aspiring women business owners,
featuring in-depth profiles of success stories as well as up-to-date
advice on funding.

Women For
Hire: A hub of recruitment services for women, this site
offers career expos, blogs and feature articles as well as an online job
board that connects leading employers with professional women.

Women
On Business: The goal of Women on Business is to expand the
international network of businesswomen online by promoting conversation
on common issues. It was founded by writer and consultant Susan
Gunelius.

Women
Success Coaching: A blog from success coach Bonnie Marcus,
Women's Success Coaching weighs in on the many building blocks of
empowering women in business, from assertive communication to self
promotion to sensitivity training.

Womenetics:
A networking platform for professional women that features daily
content on business and personal relationships.

June 23, 2010

My soul is full of
longing
For the secret of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean
Sends a thrilling pulse through me.

- Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow

Oh, how I am longing for the sea!

Truly, genuinely, absolutely, longing . . .

I grew up living and playing at the beach. It was my childhood playground all summer long. The typical salutation in our high school year books was, "see ya at lifeguard station no. 2." Where did you play as a child?

As a single adult, I spent my years in Corona Del Mar, enjoying my morning run to, and quiet time at the precipice of the bluffs - it was pure bliss, but for one missing piece. In June, 1994, I left this beautiful community in search of something (really, someone! I was 34 and wanted what I could not find there . . . a relationship, marriage and children).

It's been far too long since I could
step outside my little beach bungalow and walk to the sea.

Oh, how I am longing for
the sea! I want to pack my little family up to return - hmm, how do I make this possible?

Do come with me as we dip our toes into the sweet salt water, wrap ourselves in the warmth of the summer sun, and perhaps even enjoy a buttery, slightly oak-y yet crisp glass of chardonnay together -

This is beautiful, inviting outdoor living in these pics - I could (and surely would) gleefully spend an entire afternoon snuggled into one of these porch swings visiting with friends, talking the day away, letting go of all cares & concerns - simply breathing in the moment - full, fresh & oh so pleasant. Will you join me?

This is the perfect time of year to feature coastal collections in your shop, or to create some creative - inexpensive - vignettes in your home to bring yourself closer to the sea.

1. Fill mason jars with sand and shells, cover the lid with burlap or rough linen and tie jute around the jar

2. Switch out a couple pieces of wall decor in your entryway, common bath, or family room and bring in some natural elements like grasscloth, bamboo and a palm plant

3. Fill the air with beach themed music (hint: we've added some terrific selections to our playlist - feel free to grab them)

4. Candles (a must for ambiance, don't you agree)

This door is a wonderfully textural touch with the chippy wood and shells and starfish.

Do you have some fun ideas on how to bring in the sea - we love your comments, just click on the link at the end of the post to share your ideas.

Specialty retailers, feel free to email wholesale inquires to us at sales@terriconraddesigns.com, or leave a comment at the end of our post, if you simply wish to find a retailer near you who carries our product.

Atlanta Market is just around the corner, and we have some sweet and very sophisticated products launching this July. We'll be sharing some sneak peeks in the coming weeks. Hope you'll join us here and on our facebook page.